A communication from the Department of Correction (see Section 1(p) and Section 6 of Chapter 124 and Section 1B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws) submitting its calendar year 2022 annual report

HD 5257 is a procedural bill requiring the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) to submit its calendar year 2022 annual report to the legislature. This bill does not create new policy but mandates the DOC to fulfill a reporting obligation outlined in specific sections of the General Laws (Chapter 124, Section 1(p) and 6; Chapter 127, Section 1B). The report details DOC operations, including facility populations and program participation, as referenced in the bill text. It directly affects the DOC, which must comply with the statutory requirement to submit this annual documentation. The bill was placed on file on November 10, 2025, indicating it has been formally processed.